Xiphophorus montezumae

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Montezuma Swordtail
Montezuma Swordtail
Species	Xiphophorus montizumae
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L)
Size	7.62 cm 2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm)
pH	7.0 - 7.8
Temp.	294.261 K 21.111 °C 529.67 °R 298.15 K 25 °C 536.67 °R70 -77 °F (21.1-25°C)
Water Hardness	10-15
Stocking Ratio	1:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Montezuma Swordtail

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Montezuma helleri, Xiphophorus montezuma

[edit] Sexing

Males have an exceptionally long "sword" on their tail. Females have a fan shaped anal fin and males have a stick shaped anal fin. They produce up to 50 live fry every 4-8 weeks.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish is very compatable with other peaceful fish. Do not keep with fin-nippers.

[edit] Diet

Will accept a variety of foods including pellets, flake and live/frozen food.

[edit] Feeding regime

Twice daily.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Well planted with open swimming spaces.

[edit] Behaviour

Active shoaler. Generally peaceful.

[edit] Identification

Males have extremely long "swords" in comparison to other species of swordtails. They generally have pale orange bodies with darker orange striping.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase